European research laboratory

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TITLE:Columbus

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International Space Station

ColumbusUtilisation Relevant Data

A research laboratory which is permanently attached to the International Space Station and provides internal payload accommodation for experiments in the field of multidisciplinary research into material science, fluid physics and life science. In addition, an external payload facility hosts experiments and applications in the field of space science, Earth observation and technology.

Power and Data Grapple Fixturefor grappling by robotic arm

Slidewire for attachment of astronaut safety harness

Micro-meteoroid and orbital Debris Protection System

Handrail for astronauts during Extra Vehicular

Activity

External Payload Facility Trunnion for positioning in Space Shuttle cargo-bay

Fluid Science Lab (FSL)

External payloads

Payload adapter

Biolab European Physiology

Module (EPM)

European Drawer

Rack (EDR)

Primarystructure

Micrometeoroid and orbital Debris

Protection SystemPrimary bumper

Micrometeoroid and orbital Debris

Protection SystemSecondary bumper

Multi-LayerInsulation blanket

3 floorsub-system

racks

Foot restraints

Launch configuration

Fluid Science Laboratory, European Physiology Module, Biolab, European Drawer Rack, European Transportation Carrier installed. Remaining racks will be installed while on orbit.

Launch vehicle: Space Shuttle Launch site: Kennedy Space Center Launch date: after 2007

On-orbit configuration

Payload Attached to Node 2 starboard docking port. accommodation: 10 International Standard Payload Racks (ISPR) (maximum 998 kg each) 4 external payloads (maximum 370 kg each)

Flight hardware

Biolab, Fluid Science Laboratory, European Physiology Module, European Drawer Rack, European Transportation Carrier, Data and mission computers Command/Measurement Units, High Rate Multiplexer, Mass Memory Unit, Video Camera (2), and Monitor Audio system, Master Alarm Light panel (2), Emergency Fire Extinguisher (2), Portable Breathing Apparatus (2), Inter Module Ventilation valves and fans, Thermal Control System valves, Power Distribution Unit, Vital Telemetry Computer units, Heat Exchangers, Circulation Fan Assembly and External Payload Facility (4)

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European Transportation Carrier

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Additional stowage rack

Dimensions

Total module length: 6,871 mm

Largest diameter: 4,477 mm

Total internal volume: 75 m3

Volume of payload racks: 25 m3 Mass budget

Mass without payload: 10,275 kg

Launch mass: 12,775 kg (2,500 kg payload)

Maximum payload mass: 9,000 kg (internal) 370 kg x 4 (external)

Maximum on orbit mass: 21,000 kg

Communications infrastructure

Down-link via Artemis: 50 Mbps (Ka-band) TBC

Down-link via TDRS: 50 Mbps (Ku-band)

50 192 kbps (S-band)

Up-link via TDRS: 72 kbps (S-band)

Environmental control

Supported crew: 3

Cabin temperature: Between 16° and 27° C Air pressure: Between 959 and 1,013 hPa

Heat rejection: Up to 22 kW through moderate and low temperature cooling loops

Electrical power

Total power: 20 kW (120 V dc) provided by the station Payload power: 13.5 kW

Construction material

Pressure shell: Aluminium 2219 4.8 mm thick, decreasing to 3.8 mm for the end-cones

Micrometeoroid and Aluminium bumper made of Debris Protection Al-6061-T6 for the primary System: barrier, Kevlar/Nextel panels for secondary barrier Thermal Protection Aluminised Kapton Multi Layer Material: Insulation blanket

Internal secondary Aluminium 7475 structure: Aluminium 7075 Aluminium 5056 Aluminium 2024

External Payload Aluminium 7075 Facility: Aluminium 7050

Payload Racks: Carbon fiber: NASA racks Aluminium 7075: ESA racks

Noise reduction Heavy double acoustic barrier material: (Poron + Durette)

Main contractor

EADS Space Transportations leading a consortium of many sub- contractors

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International Space Station

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